History will be made Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The first UFC women’s match ever featuring women’s champion Ronda Rousey and former U.S. marine Liz Carmouche will play out.

MMA Crossfire readers keeping score will remember Carmouche’s interview on MMA Crossfire Radio just over a year ago.

Back when UFC president Dana White was firm in his stance that women would never fight in the octagon.

A tip of the hat must be made to the people of organizations like the former Strikeforce, Invicta FC and Bellator FC for believing in women’s MMA when it was unpopular to, for preparing us for this moment.

Cassie is a mixed martial artist with over five years of study. Training primarily in South Korea, she has black belts in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Muay Thai kickboxing. A proud Canadian from Roberts Arm, Newfoundland, she files for The Crossfire having recently returned from South Korea. She also blogs for Postmedia Networks’ Womens Fight Club website.. Image courtesy Steve Bartlett

Wiseman: Lawler is returning to the UFC welterweight division, but it’s against the well-rounded Koscheck. If Koscheck decides to stand with Lawler and decides to utilize his winning right hand, it could be a mistake as Lawler still holds fight-ending punching power. Expect Koscheck to go back to his wrestling ways to grind out a win.

Wiseman: McGee is coming off two-fight losing streak and dropped down to welterweight. Neer is also coming off a two-fight losing streak, so both fighters are hungry. The biggest difference is that Neer lacks the ability to learn from his mistakes, but still puts on a fight that tends to get him a bonus check. McGee has shown more growth and passion while Neer seems to be stuck at a level.

Wiseman: Faber is a cut above the rest, but a cut below being champion or top contender. Menjivar is powerful and fast, but unfortunately he is a cut below Faber. Regardless of where this fight goes Faber will be able to hold his own, use his wrestling to take things to the mat and score points, as well as use his speed to set up striking and takedowns.

Wiseman: Henderson likes to close the distance and use the clinch to do damage while looking to land the H-Bomb. Machida likes to use his karate background to keep distance between him and his opponent while getting in and out of the pocket to do damage. I’ll give the power advantage to Henderson, but he is very predictable while Machida has been constantly improving upon his already hard to predict style. Henderson will constantly try to rush in to close the gap, but Machida with his stance and kicks will be able to do damage from a distance that will slow down the aggression of Henderson.

Wiseman: Carmouche is a tough fighter, who is always unpredictable with her knees and kicks. Rousey is predictable, always going for a judo throw right into an arm bar. While I hate predictability, Carmouche likes to get her opponents on the mat for ground-and-pound which is exactly when Rousey will be able to lock in an armbar. As soon as the distance is closed, Rousey will be able to set up and armbar. Until someone with judo experience is able to defend a judo throw or an arm bar, Rousey will continue to be the champion.

Wiseman Prediction: “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey via armbar.

Mark DellaGrotte: I gotta go with Ronda. And it’s not just because she’s hot. She’s super-talented as well and is on fire right now. She’s got it. She’s been doing very well inside the cage. She carries herself outside as a true professional. She’s great with media, and excited to make a statement when it comes to having women fighting in the UFC. I think she’s highly motivated, which makes that much more dangerous. I’m expecting a great fight out of the two of them. I’m looking forward to this epic event, but Ronda Rousey will get her hand raised.